Cermak Produce

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1. Apr 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED LARGE POTS BLOCKING ACCESS TO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS REMAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REMOVED POTS BLOCKING ACCESS TO HANDSINK DURING INSPECTION.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN DAIR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS, SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON DOOR OF CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET ABD MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE HOT FOODS WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES IN REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Nov 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET HEAD IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR FAUCET HEAD AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUSTY FANS IN SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

3. Jul 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, FLOUR, SALT ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED LARGE COOKING POTS IN REAR KITCHEN UNABLE TO SUBMERGED IN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED IN CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND KITCHEN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE MEAT FRONT PREP/SERVING LINE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED STORAGE RACKS IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING (1) LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE REAR KITCHEN.

4. Jun 24, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT MEAT PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING TOILET SEAT IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MSSING TOILET SEAT AND MAINTAIN.

5. Mar 5, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED SAUSAGE LINKS AND PATTIES NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED DISPLAY HOT-HOLDING UNIT: SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 99.0F, SAUSAGE LINKS AT 101.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP, WALK-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN FREEZERS AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED THE DOOR OF THE ICE COOLER IN THE DOCKING AREA TO BE BROKERN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED RAW MEAT AND CUT UP VEGGIES IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN STAFF TOLIET ROOM TO HAVE A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE TOILET IN THE WOMEN STFF TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: HOOD SYSTEM IN THE KITCHEN, FOOD PREP MEAT ROOM NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK-IN COOLER WHERE THE DIARY IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

6. Jun 8, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT MEAT PREP AND KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BOXES ON FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR AND ONTO SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING IN PRODUCE SECTION IN REAR WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT ARE DESIGNED AND WORN TO EFFECTIVELY KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN DELI AND MEAT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SLIDING WINDOWS AND IN CRACKS AT MEAT SECTION AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

   • Serious Priority

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT KITCHEN PREP AREA AT 98.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE MAINTAINED AT LEAST 110.0F OR HIGHER. MAINTENANCE CAME ON SITE AND FIXED HOT WATER TO PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY. 7-38-025.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT MAINLY IN PRODUCE COOLER, FISH COOLER AND MEAT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

7. Aug 26, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Jun 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP/DOOR THESHOLD AT REAR EXIT/ENTRACE WAREHOUSE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON HANDWASH BOWL AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES AT COOKING STATION PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF HANDWASH BOWL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MEAT DEPARTMENT HANDWASH BOWL (BY CHORIZOS) PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

9. Aug 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-602.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED MACARONI AND POTATO SALADS IN CUSTOMER AISLES WITHOUT THE PROPER INGREDIENT LABEL LIST. LABELS SHALL ALWAYS CONSIST OF ALL FOOD ITEMS FOUND WITHIN PRECKAGED CONTAINERS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     5-103.12 THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER IN THE SEAFOOD PREP AREA CONTAINER LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE, THAT WAS ESSENTIALLY DRIPPING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER CONTACTED A PLUMBER WHO WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE PRIOR TO END OF INSPECTION. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE RACK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.

10. Sep 12, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      BAKERY REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM ELECTRICAL PIPE CEILING FAN IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM ELECTRICAL PIPE IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND REPLACE DAMAGED BAKERY REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      REAR PREP AREA FLOOR SURFACE PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR, FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REAR PREP ROOM. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MILK REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.

11. Feb 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL AND PREP TABLE AT MEAT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED DUST/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE REAR COOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOODS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULB MISSING END CAPS AT MEAT PREP AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT COVERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS CEILING VENTILATION NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL WORKING CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      DIARY REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETERS NOT WORKING BY YOGURT AND MILK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS.

12. Jan 7, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FROM SHELVING AT THE HOT FOOD PREP AREA SHELF WHERE THE MICROWAVE IS LOCATED. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MEAT CUTTERS AND GRINDERS AT THE MEAT DELI AREA AND THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR WALL OF THE COOLERS. FOUND ABOVE WITH CHIPPING PAINT AND RUSTY IN THE DAIRY COOLER.SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST FROM ALL DUST FAN GUARD COVERS AT THE DELI COOLER, PRODUCE COOLER, AND MEAT CUTTING ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE HOT FOODS AREA. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCET BASE FOR 3-COMP SINK INSIDE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA NEXT DELI COOLER AREA.

13. Jun 30, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT MAIN PREP KITCHEN, REPAIR STAINED DOOR FOR DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AND REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE MEAT CUTTING WALK IN COOLER,SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS,KNIFE RACKS IN ALL DEPTS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      REPAIR SECTION OF BROKEN FLOOR INSIDE THE CHICKEN WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN WALLS IN MEAT DEPT AREAS AND RESEAL WALLS BEHIND 3 COMP SINK REAR PREP MEAT CUTTING AREA AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      FOUND 1 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT DEPT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA.

14. Mar 11, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      PREP FOODS INSIDE MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS, REMOVE ICE BUILT-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER REAR OF STORE,AND PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BAKE GOODS DOOR HINGES,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN: CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PRODUCE AREA, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT COOKING AREA, FAN GUARD IN FRONT WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND CLEAN PRODUCE BINS, REPLACE LINERS,

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES,

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT COOKING AREA, REMOVE ALL MOLDY LOOKING SEALANT, RESEAL WALL SURFACES IN MEAT MARKET CUTTING AREA, AND REPAIR CORNERS OF WALL THAT HAS BROKEN PLASTER,

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS, TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY,

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      THREE SINK STOPPERS NEEDED AT FRONT COOKING AREA, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

15. Aug 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FLY/BUG TRAP AFFIXED TO THE WALL, NEAR BAKERY, NEEDS TO BE DETAIL CLEANED. COLD HOLD DISPLAY UNITS BY MEAT DEPARTMENT NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANED.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      PEELING PAINT ON WALL BESIDE EXPOSE HAND SINK , BY HOT FOOD PREP AREA . NEED TO BE PAINTED AND SEALED.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. ALSO , VENTS IN WALK IN FREEZER HAS BUILD OF DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

16. Dec 5, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

17. Nov 28, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS (POT AND PANS)AND SETTING THEN TO DRY, BUT NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY AT REAR STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR/ALONG SOUTH WALL, OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. ALSO OBSERVED LARGE GAP/OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR AT NORTH EAST AREA OF STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND SEAL BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      PREP FOODS INSIDE MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT MAIN PREP KITCHEN, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR FOR DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AND REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE MEAT CUTTING WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND BLENDER IN MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGES AREAS, INCLUDING THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS BEHING PREP REACH IN COOLER, REPAIR WALLS, REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND CLEAN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE MILK WALK IN COOLER, MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND IN MAIN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK INSIDE MEAT CUTTING ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED CLUTTER THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

18. Mar 14, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

19. Jan 4, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Ice machine lid in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced. Leaking faucet of 3 compartment sink in produce prep area, shall be repaired.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in deli, meat prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine, packaging machine in meat department not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in rear kitchen prep area not clean needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in receiving area, rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Peeling paint in walk in cooler ceiling in meat department, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep areas, dairy coolers shall be provided.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)of walk in coolers, in meat, deli, and produce departments not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

20. Jul 6, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE FOIL FROM TABLE STORAGE (MEAT), AND OBSERVED 3 RUSTY 2 TIER TABLES IINSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST REAR STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PRODUCE AREA NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE STOVE AND OVEN, EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLER BY COMPRESSOR INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN PRODUCE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR KITCHEN COOKING AREA, AND IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED 1 LIGHT OUT IN FISH ROOM, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR OVER CARDBOARD BAILER.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSREVED THE HANDLE OF THE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE FISH MARKET EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.